Punishment and Civilization

Penal Tolerance and Intolerance in Modern Society

Autor*innen

• John Pratt

Parameter

• 226 Seiten
• 8 Lesestunden

• Kriminalistik

Mehr zum Buch

Focusing on the evolution of punishment from 1800 to the late 20th century, the book explores how societal values shaped penal systems. John Pratt utilizes extensive research on various aspects of incarceration, including prison architecture, inmate clothing, diet, hygiene, and the evolution of penal language, to illustrate the development of a framework that reflects the ideals of a civilized society.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2002
• Einband: Paperback